Special Training Opportunities abound.

• Cub Scout Leader Training, August 29 and 30 and more after that.  See scoutingatl.org/cub-leader-training

• Saturday, October 3 (10:00 am at the Volunteer Service Center)
• Saturday, October 10 (1:00 pm at Bert Adams Scout Camp)
• Sunday, October 11 (1:30 pm in Canton)  
• Saturday, October 17 (1:00 pm at Bert Adams Scout Camp)
• Saturday, October 24 (1:00 pm at Bert Adams Scout Camp) 

• Camping Training for Troop Adult Leaders called "Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills" or "IOLS" has sessions October 17-18 and 24-25 ... information and registration is at scoutingatl.org/iols

More in our Leader Training page. 

You are invited to check out our Plan Your Best Year in Cub Scouting resource page, including the new Cub Scout Pack Organizing Guide that walks parents and planners through key questions like:

• What Should We Do As A Pack?
• When Should Dens Meet?
• How Often Should Dens Meet as Dens?
• Where Should Dens Meet?
• When Should We Have Pack Meetings?
• What’s Involved in “Advancement”?
• Must All Cub Activities Include “Advancement”?

More in the Cub Scout Pack Organizing Guide.

Date:     September 23, 2026

To:         Scouters of the Southern Crescent District

RE:        Annual District Business Meeting November 5, 2026

Elections for Officers and Members at Large for 2026-2027

Elections will be held at the Southern Crescent District Annual Business Meeting on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. This event will be held at Hapeville First Baptist Church. Your participation in this election is important to the continuing health of the Southern Crescent.

Eligible Voters – Currently Registered Scouters holding the following positions:

• Chartered Organization Representatives of BSA Units within the District
• 2026-2027 District Members at Large
• 2026-2027 Atlanta Area Council Members at Large and Council Committee residing within the bounds of the District.

Slates to be presented:

• District Members at Large
• District Chair
• District Vice Chairs
• District Commissioner (recommendation)

2026 District Nominating Committee members:

Laurie Blanchard

Recommendation of Candidates:

• All currently registered Scouters of the Southern Crescent are eligible to recommend candidates for District Office and Members at Large for 2026 - 2027 to the Nominating Committee.

• Recommendations must be submitted to the committee in writing no later than Thursday, October 22, 2026.
• Please submit your recommendations to Nominating Committee Chair Laurie Blanchard, by electronic mail at laurie.blanchard@firsthorizon.com.

Highlights of the most recent District News were these (click links for information): The Atlanta Recruiting Plan is Pack-Run, Year-Round and Local ... Did you know new Den Leaders can earn a FREE uniform!?!?!? ... Help for Den Leaders -- "Assembled" Den Meeting Plans ... and from the week before:  Welcome, Families! Adventure Starts Here! Meet and Greet on September 26 ... Upcoming Cub Leader Training Programs ... What's On This Website? ... Congratulations Recent Eagle Scouts ... Life to Eagle Program September 26 ... Opt In, Opt Out ... Email webmaster@southfultonscouting.com if you need a reminder about the login.

The Southern Crescent District invites families to join us for an exciting Back-to-School Membership Event filled with fun, friendship, learning, and Scouting adventure on Saturday, September 26, 2026 - 5:30 PM–7:00 PM at Hapeville First Baptist Church, 612 College Street, Hapeville, GA 30354.  To make this invitation effective, please share with your current and prospective families in your Unit who are not in our Website Roster -- otherwise this invitation will not reach them!

Come learn how Cub Scouting helps children build confidence, develop leadership skills, make new friends, serve their community, and enjoy outdoor adventures.

• Cub Scouts is open to boys and girls in grades K–5. 

• Bring the entire family, invite a friend, and discover everything Scouting has to offer!

Southern Crescent District Scouting is committed to strengthening families, building character, and developing future leaders.  Come join the fun and start your Scouting adventure!  It’s Always a Great Day for Scouting!  To make it a better day for Scouting, bring your leaders and prospective leaders to Cub Leader Training that day, starting at 2:30!

If you would like to attend, you can register at this google link.

Dear Cub Scout Leaders (and Commissioners and other District Volunteers who love Cub Scout Leaders): Evolving since 2019 and confirmed by Field Staff in 2024, the Atlanta Area Council Membership Growth Plan for use by Districts and Units is Pack-Run (Troop-Run, Crew-Run), Year-Round and -- because "All Scouting is Local" -- focused on your local program, your local promotions, your local schools and community, your local leader needs, and your local joining events!

Go to the Atlanta Area Council Recruiting Resource Page at scoutingatl.org/recruitingresources where you’ll find:

• a link to the Recruiting Rollout Video at the top of the page
• in the downloads, the Guide to Cub Scout Family Recruiting and Spring + Summer Cub Scout Fun Ideas Guide.

Want Even More? Related pages tie into the Six Steps to Successful and Sustainable Recruiting (why these?  these are what successful Packs, Troops and Crews do):

1. Make a Calendar of Fun Activities that families like – your Pack’s big fun activities that current and future families will want to join -- activities that are fun and enriching for all.
2. Let People Know – Promote Your Pack Program!  There are many ways to let families know what you're doing -- and highlight the benefits of Cub Scouting in your local Pack.  (Don't forget to update your BeAScout Pin and Online Registration Tools)
3. Find More Leaders and Helpers - one by one, find folks who can help your unit out (do this throughout your recruiting process).  That page now has links to the recent Engagement Series Videos and many more resources.
4. School and Community Presence – “Adopt a School” and many many methods to cultivate interest and awareness in your local Pack program, and get more School and Community support.
5. Once you've laid that foundation, have Sign-Up Events: not just School Sign-Up Nights, but Fun Den and Pack Welcoming Events Too!  Any fun den or pack event can be a welcoming joining event ... and not just at "back to school" time.
6. More Fun Events.  Keep expanding and extending your Calendar of Fun Events … want ideas?  See these Fun*Simple*Easy Activities.  Many!  Want Advancement?  We have simpler, easier fun "Assembled" Den Meeting Plans and resources.

Other Pages cover Parent Orientation and Scouts BSA Recruiting (honestly, the key methods for Troops are like the Six Steps above minus School Sign Up Night because Scouts BSA aged kids will join because they want to not because Dad and Mom want them to).   And the Council's Membership Plan is found in these downloads from the District and Council Tools page -- the Plan includes both a "School Playbook" for Professional and Pack partnership and planning for School Sign-Up Nights, plus The “What Do We Do When We Have No School Access” Playbook.